CM2X1024-6400C4 both can't be bad!

[Giblet535]

I just got a pair of CM2X1024-6400C4 sticks that I intended to use on an MSI 945P mobo.

 

The MSI has a diagnostic panel. :sunglasse

 

During the Pre-POST, I can see that the system checks the chipset, the CPU, configures the memory (from SPD) and begins to "Decompress the BIOS to RAM". It halts here.

 

So, I pulled the OCZ sticks out of my Asus P5B and plugged the Corsair sticks into that system. Nothing.

 

I cleared CMOS several times on both motherboards.

 

I tried one stick. Nothing.

 

I tried the other stick. Nothing.

 

I put the OCZ sticks back in. It works fine.

 

Can BOTH of these sticks be bad? Has anyone had problems with TigerDirect?

 

I just grabbed some Crucial sticks (I *need* that MSI system), but I would really like to figure out what's wrong here.

 

FWIW, I am using a wrist-strap and mat! I'm not a total newb...

 

Thanks folks!

[RAM GUY]

With the P5B please try the modules one at a time but use the CLRTC jumper to reset the bios and see if it will post.

If not please call our Tech support at 800-205-7657 and ask for Ram Guy.

[Giblet535]

Ram Guy, I tried your suggestion before posting on the forum, and documented it in my original post. I did it several times.

 

I tried calling, but nobody answers. The PBX keeps rolling back to the menu instead of queueing the call.

 

I guess I'll try Tech Express now.

[RAM GUY]

Please try and call us again 800-205-7657 and if you get to our Voice mail please leave ur number.